Software for visualization, segmentation and analysis of large light microscopy datasets

Software for visualization, segmentation and analysis of large light microscopy datasets HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-2017-609 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HHS-NIH-NIDA-(SSSA)-PSOL-2017-609 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.5-Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94/95, dated January 19, 2017. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 511210 Software Publishers, size standard $38.5 dollars. BACKGROUND The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability, conducting, supporting and making medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The NIMH Intramural program requires software for the visualization and analysis of very large image sets collected on confocal, multiphoton, slide scanning, and light sheet microscopes. Analysis of images collected using several different types of light microscopy is an essential step in experiments performed by basic science investigators in the NIMH intramural program. To facilitate this the program is developing a Systems Neuroscience Imaging Resource aimed at providing hardware, software, and expertise focused on the unique imaging needs of the work being carried out by NIMH intramural investigators. These experiments often involve large image data sets because large brain regions, multiple brain regions, entire brains and multiple brains need to be imaged at a resolution that allows visualization of individual neurons and individual axons or dendrites and viewed in an integrated manner. Image processing needs to be performed in a manner that allows visualization of connections, identification of specific elements such as neurons that express a selected marker (called segmentation), and quantification of multiple types of specific markers. These analyses need to be performed on individual images that are one Terabyte or larger in size, and identical analyses need to be performed on hundreds of images. The specific image manipulations need to be customized for each experiment. Thus, the program requires an image processing package that can work with images collected on each of the microscopes being used within the program, perform multiple types of user customizable visualization, segmentation, and analysis, on large images and multiple images, be easily programmed by investigators at different levels of training and sophistication and readily perform batch operations. Features/Requirements: 1. Arivis Vision4D 1 local license 2. Arivis Vision4D Second Copy 3. Maintenance & Support 12 months 4. Onsite Training/Education Services Qty 2 ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 30 days ARO The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors that will be used to evaluate the offer most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, include ability to meet the technical requirements stated in this pre-solicitation and on basis of best value to the government. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. The Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. Respondents proposing on an equal product of the brand-name product specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. In addition the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size must be included in the response. All Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov." All responses must be received by August 25, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) and reference number HHS-NIH-NIDA-SSSA-PSOL-2017-609. Responses may be submitted electronically to Andrea McGee amcgee@mail.nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.